Recreation Therapy Assistant - Behavioral Health

About the role

Conducts therapeutic recreational activities under the direction of the Activity Therapist, within the program to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled.

Directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community.

Cultivates an environment that allows the patient to explore their own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.

Responsibilities

• Conducts therapeutic recreational activities under the direction of the Activity Therapist, within the program to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled.
• Directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community.
• Cultivates an environment that allows the patient to explore their own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Associates Degree in Activity, Recreational therapy or other related field.
• Recreational Therapy Assistant (RTA) or Activity Therapy Assistant Certificate preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Associates Degree in Activity, Recreational therapy or other related field.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with patients and staff.
• Knowledge of therapeutic recreational activities.
• Ability to create a supportive and encouraging environment.

Benefits

• Part-time position.
• Evening shifts available.

Pay

• Details not specified.

Schedule

• 24 hours per week.
• Shifts from 300 to 930 pm with a day rotation.

Company

Landmark Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.